It's always the licencing that kills these projects. I reckon combining franchises is a legal nightmare. But that mask feature sounds like it would've been neat for the kiddos.

Heard from a colleague that licensing issues with Bandai Namco might’ve been a factor. Plus, the Switch has MK8 Deluxe already dominating. Still, imagine the crossover appeal... #lostpotential

Let's be real, sounds like it was too good to be true. Probably got canned cause it wouldn't live up to the hype. Or maybe Nintendo just didn't see the profit in it.

Whaaat, there was gonna be a Switch version?? Dude, missed opportunities right there, that would've been killer.

I'm super into the arcade versions and this news was a real bummer. Had no idea they were even considering a Switch port. Kinda wonder if there was a prototype out there... Anybody in the dev scene got the inside scoop?

Not buyin it. Without more evidence, sounds like rumors. Nobody got screenshots or leaked vids? Or even a statement from Nintendo?

It's a pity when promising titles get shelved, growing up playing the arcade versions was a blast. Just imagine the joy of portable Mario Kart GP with mascots like Pac-Man joining the roster. Could've been a hit with the younger crowd too with those masks. Anybody knows exactly why it got dropped?

man, i was hyped for this one. Holdin out hope some indie dev picks up the concept. A Switch MK with Pac-Man? Take my money 😩🏎️💸